The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) made the announcement in a circular issued on Thursday and the restrictions will come into effect on Saturday. All incoming passengers from these countries, including Bangladeshis, must stay in quarantine at hotels designated by the government for 14 days at their own expense. Besides, the airline concerned has to provide the health directorate with the passengers’ passport details, address and contact information in Bangladesh. Also read - Omicron: Bangladesh on hard-line against travellers from affected countriesThe passengers have to undergo an RT-PCR test on their seventh and 14th day in quarantine, also at their own cost. Called B.1.1.529, Omicron is the fifth variant of concern designated by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 03, 2021 06:56 UTC